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Transition to a new world order with more diffuse distribution of economic power is under way. This first edition of a … new World Bank flagship report, 'Global Development Horizons 2011', focuses on three major international economic trends …
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In this context, Bhutan can become wealthier through accelerating both domestic and foreign investment, as well as signing investment treaties. These investments could provide not just capital but also bring necessary skills, knowledge and ideas, and help the country move beyond hydropower....
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This note looks at the experience countries have had in introducing reforms that improved the business environment. Instead of examining what was done (that is, the content of reforms), the focus is placed on how reform programs came to be successful. The note aims to provide an overview of...
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designs. While World Bank projects are fairly effective at providing women and girls with the resources they need to reach …
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approaches such as social housing, sites and services, slum upgrading and rent subsidies programs. In this context, the World … reports of both World Bank and non-Bank project evaluations across different regions and time. The study also critically …
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operations teams that emerge from a study conducted by the Urban Poverty, Inclusive Cities and Housing Global Solutions Group …
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report focuses on the direct impact of the war on world trade and investment. It identifies five trade and investment …. The report finds that world trade will drop by 1 percent, lowering global GDP by 0.7 percent and GDP of low …
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resource to shape the World Bank's country engagements, a reference document for regulators and supervisors and, finally, a …
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longitudinal and global survey of this nature. As such, this report serves as a valuable resource to shape the World Bank's country …
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The Dominican Republic has made significant progress in boosting economic growth and reducing poverty, but it still … challenges. By 2050, climate change impacts are expected to decrease labor productivity and affect health, crop yields, tourism …
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